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Help Declan get back to civilian life: housing deposit and training

An engineering corps veteran in Bellevue needs help with a trained service dog and handler course after leaving service with a traumatic brain injury.

🇺🇸 Bellevue, Washington, United States1,143 views
Declan F. Schwartz
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Bellevue
I served six years in the engineering corps and was discharged in 2023 with a traumatic brain injury. I have been waiting seven months for support, and meanwhile I'm sleeping at my brother's place. I have a plan: a trained service dog and handler course. The quote I have comes to $2,000. I'm receiving counseling through the veterans' clinic and am committed to my recovery. Structure and a stable place to live are the missing pieces. I'd be grateful for any help and will share updates on how I'm doing. I'll post invoices, with personal details hidden. Where the $2,000 goes: • Essential household items: $400 • Training provider fees: $1,100 • Transport to appointments: $500 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
#veterans#service#recovery

Updates from Declan

  1. Update from Bellevue: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 10% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Declan

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Reviews

3.3(3 reviews)

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  • Parvathi J. Acharya🇮🇳Verified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Axel D. Tucker🇬🇧Verified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Harini N. Sivakumar🇮🇳Verified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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  • Ramon T. MendozaID verified

    You're not alone, Declan. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless

    • Rahima Popy Saha

      hope things get better soon, Declan. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

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